Rising since 2017, #2,641 for boys today.
Popularity of Nirvair since 2017
Babies named Nirvair per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 21 |
| 2020s | 179 |
Meaning & origin
Nirvair is a modern Sikh name that has entered U.S. records only recently, first recorded in 2017. Despite its recent debut, it has shown a steady upward trajectory, reaching a peak rank in 2024. As of 2025, the name ranks 2,641 and is given to roughly 1 in every 34,859 boys. Its rising popularity is concentrated in states with large Punjabi communities, such as California and New York. The name's meaning, 'fearless', resonates with parents seeking a virtue name with spiritual depth.
Nirvair is derived from Sanskrit निर्वैर (nirvaira), a compound of निस् (nis, 'without') and वैर (vaira, 'enmity' or 'hostility'), thus meaning 'without enmity' or 'fearless'. It is a common given name among Sikhs, reflecting the virtue of fearlessness and amity. The name has seen modern usage in India and among the diaspora.
Where Nirvair is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Nirvair” around the world
Where Nirvair lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
New Zealand
21
babies in 2025
Sources: NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Niru, Veer
Variants: Nirvaira
Sibling names for Nirvair
Names that share Nirvair's style, for a brother or sister.
